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Tostenson Family History

Tostenson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Tostensen: patronymic from the personal name Tosten a variant of Thorsten (see Thorstensen).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Tostenson family from?

You can see how Tostenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tostenson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tostenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 105 Tostenson families living in Minnesota. This was about 49% of all the recorded Tostenson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Tostenson families in 1880.
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What did your Tostenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tostenson. 44% of Tostenson men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Tostenson women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tostenson were Farming and Housework.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    44%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Farm
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

What Tostenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Tostenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tostenson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 182 immigration records available for the last name Tostenson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 177 military records available for the last name Tostenson. For the veterans among your Tostenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tostenson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Tostenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Tostenson in 1964 was 81, and 80 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tostenson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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